The Dreambox

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Hi there,

I am just wondering does anybody use the dreambox satelliate system here are links for those that are not aware of the system

http://www.dreamboxshop.co.uk/

Anyway if you do have it what do you think about it

Thanks
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mayto

i use a dreambox 7000s and its an excellent reciever.but they require a bit of effort to get the grips of it.there is a new model dreambox dm8000 that supports HD coming out soon ? ,but could cost about 800 euro :eek: .check out these german sites for buying a dreambox http://www.digi-sat-online.de/index.php?cPath=49_53 and http://www.hm-sat-shop.de/receiver-digital-dreambox/ .uk online stores are a ripoff compared to german sellers imo.

Eurorunner

I wonder is there much point in investing right now in a dreambox till the HD versions hit the market?

TCP/IP

I am looking to buy the DM8000 does anybody know when it is due out

byte

http://www.sat-industry.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28850

Some say this September, some say next Spring.

Apparently going to be €799 or so, according to a story on SatelliteHelp

kaisersose77

The relook 510s seems to have everything that the next will have and will probably be a lot cheaper based on the other relook models compared to dreambox models.

http://www.dgstation.co.kr/relook_510_series.pdf

Cant find an awful lot about it but i read somewhere that its meant to be out this month, but i doubt thats the case.

"Relook 510 Series

Personal Video Recorder with Linux and Built in MPEG 4 HD and MPEG 2 HD Capable to two room service with DGS’ Client

Satellite/Terrestrial/Satellite+Terrestrial/Cable

Twin Tuner PVR + Ethernet + Linux OS + Client DGStation is now developing this highly advanced product for the future trend of digital market. The product can support not only basic function of PVR but also Internet Protocol based interactive broadcasting service including NVOD and VOD services, Home shopping, Home banking, email etc.

2 different channels at 2 room at the same time can be viewed by different users.

We are focusing on both open and closed market in Europe, Middle East, and North America. Front Rear DGS’ Client

Features

�� Linux OS : Kernel version 2.6.9 Capability for Porting Various User Applications
�� MPEG-2 digital and fully DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T compliant
�� Two tuners : One Channel Watching and Two Channel Recording
�� Two Channel Recording and One File Playback Simultaneously or watching one another channel
�� Multi-Time Shifting Function with a Live Channel
�� Bookmark Function with commercial skip Supported
�� Recoding capacity : for example, 44 hours for 4Mbps stream with 80GB HDD
�� Playback of the selected region repeatedly
�� Photo Album Function
�� USB 2.0 supported for HDD, USB memory stick, Keyboard
�� USB 1.0 supported for PC
�� Network Interface Supported( high speed Ethernet)
�� VFD Display : Capability for display of various information
�� SCPC and MCPC receivable from C/Ku-band satellites
�� 10,000 channels TV & radio programmable
�� Channel list editing �� Favorite channel list editing
�� True-color On-Screen Display (OSD)
�� Full Picture In Graphic (PIG) function
�� Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for on screen channel information
�� Subtitle & Teletext Subtitle supported
�� Parental lock facility by channel and program event
�� supported Real PIP with two MPEG 2 Decoder
�� Can be supported to IP advertising by MPEG 4 streaming
�� Supported VOD through the IP depends on availability of supports on operator
�� Two room service with DGS’s Client

Amongst other things:

Profile & Level: MPEG-2 MP@ML, MP@HL, MPEG4 AP@HL/H.264, WMV9, WMA 9 and Pro

Digital interface for HDTV: HDMI

[etc. etc.]"

The relook 400s which just seems to be the same as a dreambox 7025s
http://cgi.ebay.ie/DGSTATION-Relook-400S-BRAND-NEW-TWIN-TUNER-DREAMBOX_W0QQitemZ110006030533QQihZ001QQcategoryZ96971QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
288 euros from a US seller with free shipping
329 on most german sat sites

While the dreambox 7025 is about 520 euros even on the cheapest german sites
http://www.digi-sat-online.de/product_info.php?cPath=49_53&products_id=632

The dreambox guys know they'll sell them even at rip off prices but good 2 see they are getting competition

Zhane

Whats the difference between a dreambox and a digibox or another FTA system?

watty

For Sky pay TV a Sky Digibox is the only reliable solution.

Most FTA receivers have more features than a basic Sky Digibox, but without Sky Interactive Text or Sky Program Guide.

A Dream box has a somewhat tarnished reputation as its open archtecture makes it easier for hackers, pay tv pirates and illegal card sharing. Some have a hard disk so can record programs. All can connect to PC via Ethernet.

There are many legitmate users of Dreamboxs and also many similar and better spec receivers, Topfield, Kathrein, ReelMultimedia etc. Like Tivos, Dreambox owners tend to be enthusiastic evangelists for their machine. Other Satellite TV viewers can't see what the fuss is about

There are a great variety of receivers for Non-Sky PayTV. A Sky Digibox only works for Sky Pay TV or some FTA TV. Most non-Sky receivers like the Dreambox will work on ANY Pay TV sytem with a legitimate CAM and viewing card. It is possible for "advanced" Satellite / computer hobbyists to use a legitimate Sky card in a Dream box to record and Watch the Sky Pay TV you subscribed to, but there is nothing definate that it would still work tomorrow and "out of the box" it does not do it. "Advanced assembly required:)"

crashedmind

I've a Triple Dragon which is similar to a Dreambox (both linux-based receivers with same cpu).

I added a harddisk drive to use it as a multimedia box i.e. music, photos, video recorder, file serving/backup, etc...
My setup is a Triax 88cm dish with Moteck motor.

Overall, with any of these linux-based receivers you can do a lot more (both legal and illegal) than a typical non-linux-based receiver - it's similar in functionality to a linux-PC with moderate MIPS. This generally requires a bit more know-how / tech-savvy. It can also lead to stability issues due to the changing receiver software.
That said, using the box as supplied, this know-how is not required and the system is very stable.
But then, there may not be much point in buying a linux-based receiver if you're not going to play with it.

crashedmind

I'd agree with mayto on cheaper prices from Germany compared to UK or Ireland.

You can use Kelkoo or Froogle or any other price comparison service to find the best price.